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6.G. - Page 4 of 31 Mountain View, Palo Alto and San Carlos. The timeframe and closures for the City's proposed temporary downtown street closure for outdoor dining can be altered or retracted at the Council's or City staff's discretion at any time. The proposed resolution (Attachment B) would further authorize the City Manager to reopen the identified Downtown streets at an earlier date or re -program the closures for less days (i.e. 3 -day rather than 7 -day street closures. Outdoor dining will be allowed until 10 p.m. but most restaurants close before that time. No amplified music is allowed. Areas have been identified for restaurant grab and go take-out and delivery during the duration of the street closure. Estimate Length of Time # of Days per week Total Cost Approx. 1 Month (until July 31) Fri -Sun Only $46,000 Through September Fri -Sun Only $140,000 Approx. 1 Month (until July 31) 24/7 Closures $75,000 Through September 24/7 Closures $225,000 The cost of a three-day and seven-day a week closure through September is highlighted in blue. The cost estimates below do not include time for public safety and permit processing. RCIA has agreed to provide $70,000 to help defray staff costs. RCIA and their consultant, New City America are assisting with marketing, security, street and sidewalk cleaning, outreach/communication to Downtown businesses and costs for additional barriers for street closures. Layout of Tables and Chairs for Dining in the Downtown during Closures Staff has identified areas along each street where tables and chairs can be set up on sidewalks and in parking stalls that meet the six-foot social distance requirements, ADA and pedestrian walk -way requirements. Restaurants will need to factor in the six-foot spacing when setting up tables and chairs and designating areas to accommodate strollers, umbrellas and customers waiting for tables. Restaurants are encouraged to implement a reservation system to better manage demand for tables and social distancing. Required Permits Restaurants that want to use public and private property must complete and submit a Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit (COVID-19) application that is based on the City's encroachment permit application to the City. The encroachment permit fee has been temporarily waived by Proclamation, subject to Council ratification this evening. There is also no fee for the private property use permit. Restaurants will also need to obtain an ABC permit to serve alcoholic beverages to outside diners and any other regulatory permits that may apply. In anticipation for an influx of restaurant permit submissions, and to expedite the permit approval process, we have reallocated some engineering staff to assist with processing the permit requests. The City's communications team will have a dedicated web page and a packet for restaurants to download, to make the process as easy as possible. Page 4 of 6 .,A . City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 160